U.S. DOT Final Rule Narrows Scope of Service Animals In Flight

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Credit: U.S. Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) has issued a final rule placing new restrictions on passengers flying with service animals, closing a controversial loophole that caused major headaches for carriers in recent years. The new rule aligns the DOT’s definition of “service animal” with...
Ben Goldstein

Based in Boston, Ben covers advanced air mobility and is managing editor of Aviation Week Network’s AAM Report.

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